The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is urging all of its members in the House of Representatives to vote "yes" on a Syria War Powers Resolution introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) scheduled to be voted on Wednesday. The resolution would direct President Biden...
Hungarian Parliamentary Delegation Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid
A Hungarian parliamentary delegation visited Sweden on Tuesday and expressed support for the country's NATO bid but also told Swedish officials to stop telling "lies" about Hungary. Csaba Hende, the deputy speaker of Hungary's parliament, led the delegation and said...
In Iraq, Lloyd Austin Says US Forces are There to Stay
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Tuesday and said that the US is committed to maintaining its military presence in the country. The US currently has about 2,500 troops based in Iraq to help the Iraqi government fight against ISIS....
NYT: ‘Pro-Ukrainian Group’ Likely Carried Out Nord Stream Sabotage
The New York Times reported Tuesday that US officials are claiming the Nord Stream bombings were carried out by a "pro-Ukrainian group" and dismissed reporting from investigative journalist Seymour Hersh that said President Biden ordered the sabotage. The US officials...
Syria Says Israeli Airstrike Halts Earthquake Aid Flights Into Aleppo
An Israeli airstrike that hit the Aleppo International Airport in Syria has halted aid flights into the city that are needed for earthquake relief, a Syrian official told AFP. The strike hit the airport early in the morning on Tuesday, about one month after an...
China’s New FM Warns of ‘Conflict and Confrontation’ If US Doesn’t Change Course
China's new foreign minister on Tuesday warned Beijing and Washington are headed for "conflict and confrontation" if the US doesn't change course on its military buildup in the Asia Pacific and other policies aimed at China. "If the United States does not hit the...
House Expected to Vote on Syria War Powers Resolution on Wednesday
Update: The House voted down the resolution in a vote of 103-321 The House is expected to vote on a War Powers Resolution this Wednesday introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) that would order President Biden to withdraw all US troops from Syria. Americans can contact...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Syria’s Aleppo Airport
An Israeli airstrike hit Syria's Aleppo International Airport early Tuesday, damaging the runway and putting the airport out of service, Syria's news agency SANA reported. "At 2:07 a.m., the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack from the sea towards the...
China Could Fly Closer to Taiwan in Response to Growing US-Taiwan Ties
Taiwanese Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said Monday that China will use Taiwan's growing relationship with the US as an excuse to increase military pressure on the island. "Beijing has been looking for excuses, such as visits from high-ranking officials from abroad...
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Lift Cuba Trade Embargo
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill that would lift the embargo on Cuba to facilitate trade while maintaining other sanctions on the Cuban government. The Freedom to Export to Cuba Act was introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jerry Moran...